Waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus

ABSTRACT

A waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus utilizes vacuum created by translation of a cartridge within a chamber of a sheath body in order to accumulate within the chamber smoke or vapor from a combustible or vaporizable substance, which can then be expelled for inhalation by a user by reversing the translation of the cartridge within the chamber. Measurement and tracking functionalities are provided so that a user may accurately assess and monitor their intake.

The current application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application of aU.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 15/075,085 filed on Mar. 18,2016. The U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 15/075,085 claims apriority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/134,761filed on Mar. 18, 2015.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to smoking devices. In particular, thepresent invention relates to a handheld gravity style smoking apparatusthat functions without the use of water or other non-combustibleliquids.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Smoking apparatuses come in many shapes and sizes. These devices ofteninclude a water filtration chamber or other filtration aspect. Whetheror not a filter is included, all pipes include the use of a smokingcontent holder or bowl that leads to a primary chamber that fills upwith smoke and sits in between the bowl and a mouth piece opening. Assuch, chambers with larger volumes are capable of holding larger volumesof smoke.

A popular smoking apparatus more commonly known as a “gravity pipe,”generally involves the use of water to create a vacuum within the devicein order to draw large amount of thick smoke into the primary chamber.Gravity pipes generally involve the use of two different sizedcontainers, with the larger sitting face up and being filled with waterand with the smaller having a bowl with smoking contents attached overthe mouth piece or top opening. The smaller container will be placedinto the larger container and comprise an aperture near the bottom. Whenthe smaller container is placed in the larger container, the water willpass through the aforementioned aperture and fill up the smallercontainer. When in this position, users then light the smoking contentsin the bowl and simultaneously lift the smaller container upwards andout of the water. As the smaller container rises, water will drainthrough the aforementioned aperture and create a vacuum. As water exits,the air pressure will draw smoke into the smaller container, replacingthe contents within volumetric space to which the water previouslyresided. The vacuum will force air through the bowl, causing the smokingsubstance to continually burn. At this point, users will generallyremove the bowl from over the top opening, place their mouth over it,and inhale the accumulated smoke while simultaneously lowering thesmaller container back into the larger container and water.

While gravity pipes are considered to be very effective smoking tools,the use of water often creates a messy environment, elongatespreparation time, and requires an extensive cleaning process. Inaddition, users often complain that they are unable to control theamount of smoke that they produce and intake into their lungs. As such,there exists a need to a gravity style smoking apparatus that does notrequire the use of water, is easy to clean, and allows users to measureand control how much smoke they would like to produce and inhale peruse.

It is therefore an objective of the present invention to introduce awaterless gravity style smoking apparatus. The present invention usesair pressure in order to draw in and accumulate smoke in such a way thatis analogous to the previously described method, but without the use ofwater or other non-combustible liquids. In addition, the presentinvention utilizes a measurement tool that allows for dosage control.The present invention gives users control over the entire smokingprocess and is an all in one, portable smoking device.

The present invention is a waterless gravity style smoking apparatusthat forms a sealed vacuum to create internal suction within the deviceso that it can draw the smoke into a chamber that increases in size asthe magazine (smaller) compartment of the device is lowered out of theouter (larger) sheath compartment. With this, the user can then inhalethe smoke when they are satisfied with the quantity of smoke in thechamber. A lighter may be placed inside one of the device's cavities inorder to place its flame next to the bowl. Thus, when the magazine ispulled down, suction is created by a vacuum that simultaneously pullsair and the lighter's flame into the bowl.

The present invention will be completely sealed, with no openings,preventing odors from leaving the device. While most smoking devices aredifficult to clean, the physical components of the present invention arefully detachable with surfaces that are easy to reach and sanitize.Furthermore, the present invention is machine washable and quitedurable. Unlike many other smoking devices which are generally made ofglass or other fragile materials, the present invention is made out ofone or more flame retardant materials that may include but are notlimited to stainless steel, ceramics, heat resistant polymers, heatresistant composites, and more.

Many common smoking devices provide users with harsh hits that hurt andburn the mouth, throat, and lungs. The present invention pulls smokeinto a chamber for the user to inhale when ready. This eliminates thechance of harsh hits that develop due to the closeness of the flameduring inhalation and temperature of the smoke.

The present invention may come in a multitude of different colors. Aswell, any image may be printed on to the outer and/or inner surfaces ofeach piece, upon request. Most of the present inventions primarycomponents are pill shaped or rectangular pieces with two oppositefacing rounded sides. Each component is shaped and dimensioned to fittogether with in the appropriate manner. The present invention is smalland portable. It can fit in the average sized jacket pocket and isrelatively flat in design, similar to a flask. This shape allows usersto easily carry and conceal the device. Due to the components andarrangements of the apparatus, as well as the material choice, users donot have to worry about smell or the possibility of it breaking. Thepresent invention acts like a gravity pipe but is more economicallyefficient with a user's smoking material, compared to most other devices(excluding vaporizers).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention with the cartridgeextended.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the sheath body with a quantity ofhidden lines shown.

FIG. 5 is a lowered perspective view of the cartridge.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the present invention with the cartridgeextended and with the sliding cover in the discharge position.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the sheath body showing the accessoryattachment mechanism according to one embodiment.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention. The present invention is to bedescribed in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes athorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects ofthe present invention that may be practiced without the implementationof some features as they are described. It should be understood thatsome details have not been described in detail in order to notunnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “thepreferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or“alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustratingaspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in someinstances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope ofthe present invention as a whole.

The present invention is a waterless smoking apparatus that utilizesvacuum pressure to accumulate smoke from a burning herbal product into achamber, which is then released by positive pressure for inhalation by auser. It is additionally contemplated that the present invention may beembodied and utilized in a similar manner for consumption andmeasurement of vapor produced from personal vaporizer devices.

Referring to FIGS. 1-5, the present invention generally comprises asheath body 1, a cartridge 2, and a cartridge anchor 5. The sheath body1 comprises a cartridge chamber 11, an intake hole 12, a mouthpiece hole13, a top end 15, and a bottom end 16, while the cartridge 2 comprises aseal end 21, a storage cavity 22 and an open end 23.

The sheath body 1 is the primary structural component of the presentinvention which all other components interact with, are connected to orpositioned within. In some embodiments, the sheath body 1 has agenerally pill-like or oblong, rounded rectangular cross-sectionalshape. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sheathbody 1 is relatively dimensioned to itself in order to form a generallyflask-like shape. It is contemplated that the aforementioned pill-likecross sectional shape of the sheath body 1 is not of paramountimportance to the present invention and any other cross-sectional shapemay be embodied which allows for the general function of the presentinvention, such as, but not limited to, circular, ovular, square, oranother shape. In some embodiments, the sheath body 1 may bemanufactured as multiple pieces that are joined together to form theoverall desired form of the sheath body 1. For example, the sheath body1 may comprise a first sheath portion and a second sheath portionconnected adjacent to each other. The first sheath portion and thesecond sheath portion may be connected to each other laterally or in anyother manner. The first and second sheath portions may comprise a femaleconnection and a male connection in order to join the first sheathportion and the second sheath portion together. The first sheath portionand the second sheath portion may alternatively be connected togetherthrough fasteners, magnets or other means.

The top end 15 and the bottom end 16 of the sheath body 1 are joined bya lateral sheath wall. The cartridge chamber 11 is positioned within thesheath body 1 and traverses into the sheath body 1 from the bottom end16 of the sheath body 1 toward the top end 15 of the sheath body 1. Ingeneral, the cartridge 2 is engaged into the cartridge chamber 11. Invarious embodiments, the specific means of engagement of the cartridge 2into the cartridge chamber 11 may vary. In some embodiments, thecartridge 2 or a portion of the cartridge 2, such as the seal end 21,may be permanently captive within the cartridge chamber 2. In someembodiments, the cartridge 2 may be completely removable from thecartridge chamber 2 by the user. In the preferred embodiment, thecartridge 2 is slidably engaged into the cartridge chamber 11, and thereciprocal sliding action of the cartridge 2 within the cartridgechamber 11 is responsible for providing the vacuum and positive pressurein order to facilitate the smoking function of the present invention.FIG. 2 shows the cartridge in the extended position. It is furthercontemplated that in other embodiments, various other configurations ofengagement between the cartridge 2 and the cartridge chamber 11 may becomprised in the present invention in order to facilitate the purposeand spirit of the present invention.

As seen in FIGS. 2-3, some embodiments of the present invention furthercomprise at least one viewing port 18 and at least one translucent cover7. Each of the viewing ports 18 laterally traverse through the sheathbody 1 into the cartridge chamber 11, and each of the translucent covers7 are attached within one of the viewing ports 18. The word lateralshould be understood to be able to include any direction perpendicularto the vertical direction between the top end 15 and the bottom end 16,but more specifically and preferably either along the length or thewidth of the cross section of the sheath body 1.

Additionally, in some embodiments at least one of the translucent covers7 may comprise a scale 8, or another measurement tool. The scale 8comprises a plurality of evenly spaced markings and is orientedvertically between the top end 15 and the bottom end 16, wherein thevertical direction is defined as the direction of translation of thecartridge 2 within the cartridge chamber 11. The scale 8 enables theuser to measure the volume of smoke within the cartridge chamber 11 inorder to specify a dosage. The user simply pulls on the cartridge anchor5, drawing the cartridge 2 away from the top end 15 of the sheath body 1until the seal end 21 visibly aligns with a desired marking on the scale8.

An outer wall 24 of the cartridge 2 is dimensioned similarly to theinner wall 17 of the cartridge chamber 11, and the seal end 21 of thecartridge 2 is hermetically sealed within the cartridge chamber 11between the top end 15 of the sheath body 1 and the open end 23 of thecartridge 2. The hermetic seal ensures that smoke and odor do notundesirably or unintentionally escape from within the cartridge chamber11. In some embodiments of the present invention, the hermetic seal isachieved through a seal attachment 9 that is attached to the seal end 21of the cartridge 2. A sealant receiving groove extends into and aroundthe entire perimeter of the lateral surface of the cartridge 2, justbelow the seal end 21 of the cartridge 2. The sealant receiving grooveis shaped and dimensioned to receive an elastic sealant that tightlyfits into it. Thus, an outer perimeter of the seal attachment 9 isdimensioned similarly to the inner wall 17 of the cartridge chamber 11in order to hermetically seal the seal attachment 9 against the innerwall 17. When fit into the sealant receiving groove, the outerdimensions of the seal attachment 9 create an airtight seal betweenitself and the inner lateral surface of the cartridge chamber 11chamber, while still allowing the magazine to translate upwards anddownwards. The material of the seal attachment 9 may be rubber, plastic,or any other appropriate material for maintaining a seal between thecartridge 2 and the inner wall 17 of the cartridge chamber 11 whilereducing friction as much as possible.

As can be seen in FIG. 5, the storage cavity 22 traverses into thecartridge 2 from the open end 23 toward the seal end 21. The storagecavity 22 allows the user to store any desired accessories or otheritems within the present invention for ease of transportation andaccess. As seen in FIG. 3, the cartridge anchor 5 is removably attachedto the cartridge 2 at the open end 23, wherein the storage cavity 22 issealed when the cartridge anchor 5 is attached to the cartridge 2. Moreparticularly, in some embodiments, the cartridge anchor 5 is slidablyengaged with the cartridge 2 at the open end 23 of the cartridge 2. Insome embodiments, the perimeter of the cross section of the cartridgeanchor 5 is dimensioned similarly to the perimeter of the cross sectionof the sheath body 1, thus the length and width of the cartridge anchor5 are greater than that of the cartridge 2. The cartridge anchor 5comprises a cartridge channel 51 that is shaped and dimensioned in orderto receive the open end 23 of the cartridge 2, by engaging with a pairof grooves at the open end 23 of the cartridge 2. Additionally, in someembodiments, the cartridge anchor 5 comprises a grip 52 that ispositioned laterally on the cartridge anchor 5, enabling the user toergonomically grasp the cartridge anchor 5. Preferably, a pair of grips52 is positioned parallel and opposite each other on each lateral sideof the cartridge anchor 5. The grips 52 may be rubber strips, knurledportions of the cartridge anchor 5, bumps or other protrusions, orchannels recessed into the side of the cartridge anchor 5.

Referring to FIGS. 3-4, some embodiments of the present invention mayadditionally comprise an integral filter 6, while the sheath bodyfurther comprises a filter cavity 14. The filter cavity 14 traversesinto the sheath body 1, and the filter 6 is positioned within the filtercavity 14. The filter cavity 14 comprises an intake port 141 and anexhaust port 142. The intake port 141 and the exhaust port 142 laterallytraverse into the sheath body 1 and are positioned opposite to eachother across the filter 6. After the user inhales a dose of smoke orvapor, the user may place their mouth over the intake port 141 andexhale into the filter 6 in order to prevent any odors from beingdistributed into the surrounding environment. In some embodiments, thefilter 6 is a carbon fiber filter 6. In other embodiments, other filter6 types may be used, such as, but not limited to, fiberglass filters,polyester and pleated filters, high efficiency particulate arrestance(HEPA) filters, or any type of filter which can adequately trap oreliminate smoke or other odor when the user breaths an inhaled dosethrough the filter 6. In some embodiments, the filter cavity 14 and thefilter 6 may be contained within a separate filter compartment which maybe removably attached to the sheath body. In various embodiments, thespecific means of removable attachment of the filter compartment to thesheath may include, but is not limited to, magnetic attachment,geometric attachment, fasteners, hook and loop tape, or other means.

In general, the intake hole 12 and the mouthpiece hole 13 traverse intothe cartridge chamber 11 in order to facilitate intake of smoke, vaporor other gaseous or otherwise fluidic substance through the intake hole12 into the cartridge chamber 11 and subsequently expel the gaseoussubstance through the mouthpiece hole 13. The location of the intakehole 12 and the mouthpiece hole 13 in relation to the sheath body is notconsidered to be of particular importance and may vary in differentembodiments so long as the aforementioned purpose is achieved. In someembodiments, the intake hole 12 and the mouthpiece hole 13 of the sheathbody 1 each traverse through the top end 15 into the cartridge chamber11, and the intake hole 12 and the mouthpiece hole 13 are furthermorelaterally spaced apart from each other on the sheath body 1 in adirection coincident to the length of the sheath body 1, wherein thelength of the sheath body 1 corresponds to the longer dimension of therounded rectangular cross-sectional shape of the sheath body 1. In otherembodiments, the intake hole 12 and/or the mouthpiece hole 13 may bepositioned in locations on the sheath body 1 other than the top end 15,such as, but not limited to, traversing laterally into the sheath body 1between the top end 15 and the bottom end 16.

Some embodiments of the present invention may further comprise aperforated bowl 3 and at least one hole cover 4. In such embodiments,the perforated bowl 3 may be positioned atop the intake hole 12, whereinthe intake hole 12 traverses through the top end 15 of the sheath body 1in such embodiments. The bowl has a bowed-in arcuate top surface whichcan hold smoking content or other substances. A plurality of aperturestraverses vertically through the aforementioned bowed-in surface,allowing for air to pass into the cartridge chamber 11. The perforatedbowl 3 and the mouthpiece hole 13 may furthermore be releasably coveredby the at least one hole cover 4 in embodiments where the intake hole 12and the mouthpiece hole 13 are both positioned at the top end 15 of thesheath body 1 and spaced apart from each other on the sheath body 1. Insome embodiments, the perforated bowl 3 is rotatably connected orattached atop the intake hole 12. In some embodiments, a bowl receivinglip exists annularly along the inner surface of the intake hole 12, justbelow the top end 15 of the sheath body 1. The bowl receiving lipengages with an annular receiving channel, located on the underside ofthe perforated bowl 3, allowing the bowl to attach to the sheath with asnap fit. This snap fit allows the bowl to be easily attached andremoved from the apparatus, as well as be rotated a full 360 degreesabout its central axis when connected.

In some embodiments, the perforated bowl 3 is replaced by a vaporizer.The vaporizer may be configured for passing air of a specifiedtemperature range over dry or wet herbs or other substances, or thevaporizer may be configured for heating liquids or other substances tothe point of vaporization, or the vaporizer may be configured in anotherrelevant and useful manner for use with other substances.

In some embodiments, the at least one hole cover 4 comprises a slidingcover 42. In this embodiment, the sliding cover 42 is slidably engagedat the top end 15 of the sheath body 1 between a filling position and adischarge position. In the filling position, the sliding cover 42 ispositioned flush against the mouthpiece hole 13 so that while the userdraws smoke or vapor into the cartridge chamber 11, none escapes throughthe mouthpiece hole 13. In the discharge position, the sliding cover 42is positioned flush against the lip of the perforated bowl 3, so that noconsumable material can fall out of the perforated bowl 3 while the useris inhaling the smoke or vapor through the mouthpiece hole 13. The usermust manually move the sliding cover 42 between the filling position andthe discharge position in order to utilize the present invention toaccumulate within and inhale smoke or vapor from the cartridge chamber11. The sliding cover 42 is shown in the filling position in FIGS. 1-2,and the sliding cover 42 is shown in the discharge position in FIG. 6.

In another embodiment, the at least one hole cover 4 comprises a bowlcover and a mouthpiece cover. The bowl cover is removably positionedflush against the lip of the bowl, and the mouthpiece cover is removablypositioned flush against the mouthpiece hole 13. Thus, the perforatedbowl 3 and the mouthpiece hole 13 may be covered or exposedindependently from each other. In this embodiment, the bowl cover andthe mouthpiece cover may be rotatably attached to the top end 15 of thesheath body 1 adjacent to their respective holes near a perimeter of thecovers, resulting in a swiveling action that allows the covers to berotated between a covered position and an open position.

Various embodiments of the present invention further comprise a lightersheath 10 positioned adjacent to the perforated bowl 3. The lightersheath 10 is provided in the present invention for convenience, enablingan all-in-one functionality. The receiving cavity 101 of the lightersheath 10 may be shaped and dimensioned to accommodate any shape, style,or size of lighter as applicable. The lighter sheath 10 enables anycombustible substance within the perforated bowl 3 to be ignited in anintegral fashion due to the lighter's proximity to the perforated bowl3. With a lighter is inserted into the lighter sheath 10, lighter wheelwill be accessible allowing users to actuate the lighter, in order toproduce a flame while drawing the cartridge 2 out of the cartridgechamber 11, resulting in the combustible material being ignited andsmoke drawn into the cartridge 2 cavity through the intake hole 12. Thisallows users to actuate the lighter and simultaneously hold the presentinvention in the same hand.

In some embodiments, the lighter sheath 10 is integral to theconstruction of the sheath body 1, traversing into the sheath body 1laterally adjacent to the intake hole 12 opposite the mouthpiece hole13. In another embodiment, the lighter sheath 10 is a separate accessoryand is removably attached to the sheath body 1 laterally adjacent to theintake hole 12 opposite the mouthpiece hole 13. Thus, the user maypurchase or design and build various designs of lighter sheaths ofvarious shapes and sizes, providing versatility in the type of lighterthan can be used with the present invention. In another embodiment, thesheath body 1 is constructed with an integral lighter that cannot beremoved, but may be refilled. It is contemplated that variousrestraining mechanisms may also be comprised in the present invention inorder to secure a lighter within the lighter sheath 10.

Referring to FIG. 7, in some embodiments, the sheath body 1 furthercomprises an accessory attachment mechanism 19. The accessory attachmentmechanism 19 allows the user to removably attach various accessories asdesired, such as, but not limited to, the lighter sheath 10 or otheraccessories. Preferably, the accessory attachment mechanism 19 islaterally positioned on the sheath body. More particularly, in someembodiments the accessory attachment mechanism 19 is positionedlaterally adjacent to the intake hole 12 opposite the mouthpiece hole13. The accessory attachment mechanism 19 may be any means through whichadditional accessories such as the lighter sheath 10 may be affixed tothe sheath body.

In some embodiments, the accessory attachment mechanism 19 is anaccessory slot. The accessory slot traverses into the sheath body 1 atthe top end 15. More specifically, in some embodiments the accessoryslot traverses the entirety of the sheath body 1 from the top end 15 tothe bottom end 16. Preferably, the accessory attachment slot isT-shaped; however, in various embodiments, the accessory attachment slotmay comprise any other cross-sectional shapes that allow removableattachment of accessories to the sheath body 1. In other embodiments,the accessory attachment mechanism 19 may comprise other accessoryattachment means, such as, but not limited to, magnetic attachmentpoints, snaps, latches, or other fastening means.

In the preferred embodiment, when the present invention is fullyassembled, with the cartridge 2 inserted fully upwards into thecartridge chamber 11, users will place a smoking content of theirchoice, generally dry herbs, into the perforated bowl 3 and place alighter into the lighter sheath 10. Before actuating the lighter, thesliding cover 42 or the bowl cover, depending on the embodiment, must bemoved until it is no longer covering the bowl, while the sliding cover42 or the mouthpiece cover, depending on the embodiment, must becovering the mouthpiece hole 13. After lighter actuation, users maygrasp the cartridge anchor 5 by its pair of grips 52 and slowly pull itand the cartridge 2 and sheath body 1 in opposite and directions. Therelative translation of the magazine and the sheath will create avacuum, pulling air from outside the device, through the plurality ofapertures in the perforated bowl 3 and into the cartridge chamber 11. Inaddition to this, the vacuum will automatically draw the lighter's flameinto the bowl. As the sheath body 1 and the cartridge 2 are drawn awayfrom each other, smoke will be drawn downwards and accumulate within thecartridge chamber 11, due to the airtight seal between the inner surfaceof the cartridge chamber 11 and the seal attachment 9. Smoke will stopaccumulating when the translation between the sheath body 1 andcartridge 2 cease. Users may utilize the scale 8 to ascertain when tostop the separation between the cartridge 2 and sheath body 1. Duringthe smoke accumulation process, users may rotate the perforated bowl 3about its rotational axis in order to light parts of the smoking contentthat is unlit. When enough smoke has accumulated within the cartridgechamber 11, the mouthpiece cover is to be pivoted or the sliding cover42 is to be translated, until part or all of the mouthpiece hole 13 arevisible. Users may then place their mouth over the mouthpiece hole 13and inhale the smoke within the cartridge chamber 11 whilesimultaneously translating the cartridge 2 back into its startingposition, within the cartridge chamber 11. The air pressure created fromthe cartridge 2 being moved back into its original position will forceair out of the cartridge chamber 11.

One of the primary purposes of the present invention is to provide ameans of dosage measurement. Medicinal herbs are often consumed throughsmoking as a means of treatment for various ailments, but it isdifficult to precisely measure intake. To this end, in variousembodiments of the present invention, various means may be employed tonot only measure but also track historical usage and consumption. Onesimple means has already been mentioned; namely, the scale 8 on theviewing ports 18 as a means of visual measurement.

In other embodiments, electronic means of dosage measurement andtracking may be employed. Various embodiments utilize digital dataacquisition, transfer and storage to track historical consumption whileutilizing the present invention. Thus, a method of measuring andtracking use of the waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus of thepresent invention by executing computer-executable instructions storedon a non-transitory computer-readable medium is hereinafter provided.

For a given user, a user profile is initiated in a database. The userprofile may be manually initiated through inputting a plurality of userattributes through a user interface such as a personal computer ormobile device application, or the user profile may be automaticallygenerated upon first use of the present invention. The database may beany suitable storage medium, such as, but not limited to, a networkconnected database in a remote location, or internal storage housedwithin the sheath body 1. The present invention may additionallycomprise any necessary electronic circuitry and components forfacilitating the tracking functionality, such as, but not limited to, awireless communication device such as radio frequency (RF) transmittertypes including, but not limited to, Wi-Fi modules or Bluetooth modules,in addition to a data processing unit, a digital display, and any otherelectronic components necessary to facilitate the associatedfunctionality herein disclosed.

In the method of the present invention, when the user uses the presentinvention to ingest smoke or vapor, a consumption data item is receivedfrom the user profile. The consumption data item comprises a pluralityof attributes including, but not limited to, a dosage measurement and atime stamp. The consumption data item is stored in the database as beingassociated with the user profile. Aggregated usage statistics for theuser profile are compiled from the consumption data items associatedwith the user profile in the database, and the aggregated usagestatistics are displayed to the user profile upon request.

In some embodiments, the dosage measurement is determined by thedisplacement of the cartridge 2 within the cartridge chamber 11, asmanually operated by the user. To this end, a linear movement sensor ora position sensor is operatively engaged between the sheath body 1 andthe cartridge 2. The linear movement sensor detects a displacementdistance of the cartridge 2 within the cartridge chamber 11, and thedisplacement distance is sent to the data base as the dosage measurementof the consumption data item. The linear movement sensor or positionsensor may be any type of sensor which can determine the position of thecartridge 2 within the sheath, such as, but not limited to, apotentiometer, a laser rangefinder, or another sensor or suitablemechanism.

In some embodiments, a user interface is provided for the user so thatthe user may program a desired dosage through the user interface. Thus,when a dosage designation is received through the user interface, thedosage designation is sent to the database with the consumption dataitem as the dosage measurement. The dosage designation may simply bemanually entered through the user interface and recorded separately fromactivating the displacement of the cartridge 2.

In some embodiments of the present invention, a motorized or electricaldevice incorporated into the apparatus and be used to automaticallytranslate the cartridge 2 upwards and downwards. Upon pushing anexternally mounted button, lever, or similar device, a signal will besent that actuates a response that causes a translation between thecartridge 2 and sheath. The motorized or electrical components may beconnected to a turn-able screw or other device that achieves anappropriate response. These changes may occur as long as the scope andobjective of the present invention remains unchanged.

In some embodiments, the dosage preparation may be done automaticallyaccording to user input. Thus, a cartridge 2 motor is operativelyintegrated between the sheath body 1 and the cartridge 2, wherein thecartridge 2 motor displaces the cartridge 2 within the cartridge chamber11. A dosage designation is received through the user interface, whereinthe dosage designation corresponds to a specified displacement of thecartridge 2 within the cartridge chamber 11. The cartridge 2 motor isthen activated in order to displace the cartridge 2 by the specifieddistance within the cartridge chamber 11, and the dosage designationand/or the specified displacement are sent to the database with theconsumption data item as the dosage measurement.

In some embodiments, the dosage is determined through the length of timethe user displaces the cartridge 2, for example by continuallydepressing a button. Thus, an activation is continually received throughthe user interface, and the cartridge 2 motor is activated while theactivation signal is received. An activation time period is measuredwhile the activation signal is received, and the cartridge 2 motor isdeactivated if the activation signal ceases to be received. Theactivation time period is subsequently sent to the database as thedosage measurement.

In alternative embodiments of the present invention, the smoking devicemay be paired with Bluetooth technology that measures the exact densityof the smoke that accumulates within the cartridge chamber 11. TheBluetooth technology would link particle density measurement sensors orother sensors within the smoking device to a mobile application that maybe used to receive, monitor, and store data. The measurement sensors maybe placed along the inside of the cartridge chamber 11 or built into thescale 8. These changes may occur as long as the scope and objective ofthe present invention remains unchanged.

In alternative embodiments, the present invention may also be used as avaporizing device. With this, a battery and battery station will behoused within the sheath body 1, which will be connected to electricalcomponents that will send a current to a heating element in order tovaporize vaporizable content. An LED (light emitting diode) strip orsimilar component will be attached to the outside of the sheath body 1to indicate when the device is fully heated, currently heating, needs tobe reheated, is low on battery, and so forth. The LED strip will alsoallow for easier use in settings with low visibility. Bluetooth may alsobe paired with the device for wireless control. These changes andadditions may occur as long as the scope and objective of the presentinvention remains unchanged.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A waterless vacuum based smoking apparatuscomprises: a sheath body; a cartridge; a cartridge anchor; the sheathbody comprises a cartridge chamber, an intake hole, a mouthpiece hole, atop end, and a bottom end; the cartridge comprises a seal end, a storagecavity, and an open end; the cartridge chamber traversing into thesheath body from the bottom end of the sheath body toward the top end ofthe sheath body; the cartridge being engaged into the cartridge chamber;the seal end being hermetically sealed within the cartridge chamberbetween the top end of the sheath body and the open end of thecartridge; the intake hole and the mouthpiece hole traversing into thecartridge chamber; the storage cavity traversing into the cartridge fromthe open end toward the seal end; the cartridge anchor being removablyattached to the cartridge at the open end, wherein the storage cavity issealed when the cartridge anchor is attached to the cartridge; thesheath body further comprises an accessory attachment mechanism; and theaccessory attachment mechanism being laterally positioned on the sheathbody.
 2. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus as claimed inclaim 1 comprises: a perforated bowl; at least one hole cover; theperforated bowl being positioned atop the intake hole; and theperforated bowl being releasably covered by the at least one hole cover.3. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1comprises: a filter; the sheath body further comprises a filter cavity;the filter cavity traversing into the sheath body; and the filter beingpositioned within the filter cavity.
 4. The waterless vacuum basedsmoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the cartridge beingslidably engaged into the cartridge chamber.
 5. The waterless vacuumbased smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the intake holeand the mouthpiece hole traversing through the top end into thecartridge chamber; and the intake hole and the mouthpiece hole beingspaced apart from each other on the sheath body.
 6. The waterless vacuumbased smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the accessoryattachment mechanism being an accessory slot; and the accessory slottraversing into the sheath body at the top end.
 7. The waterless vacuumbased smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 6 comprises: the accessoryslot traversing from the top end to the bottom end.
 8. The waterlessvacuum based smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: at leastone viewing port; at least one translucent cover; each of the viewingports laterally traversing through the sheath body into the cartridgechamber; and each of the translucent covers being attached within one ofthe viewing ports.
 9. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus asclaimed in claim 8 comprises: at least one of the translucent coverscomprises a scale; and the scale being oriented vertically between thetop end and the bottom end.
 10. The waterless vacuum based smokingapparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the filter being a carbonfiber filter.
 11. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus asclaimed in claim 1 comprises: the perforated bowl being rotatablyconnected atop the intake hole.
 12. The waterless vacuum based smokingapparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the cartridge anchor beingslidably engaged with the cartridge at the open end of the cartridge.13. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1comprises: the cartridge anchor comprises a grip; and the grip beingpositioned laterally on the cartridge anchor.
 14. The waterless vacuumbased smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the filtercavity comprises an intake port and an exhaust port; the intake port andthe exhaust port laterally traversing into the sheath body; and theintake port and the exhaust port being positioned opposite to each otheracross the filter.
 15. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus asclaimed in claim 1 comprises: a lighter sheath; and the lighter sheathtraversing into the sheath body laterally adjacent to the intake holeopposite the mouthpiece hole.
 16. The waterless vacuum based smokingapparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a lighter sheath; and thelighter sheath being removably attached to the sheath body laterallyadjacent to the intake hole opposite the mouthpiece hole.
 17. Thewaterless vacuum based smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1comprises: the at least one hole cover comprises a sliding cover; andthe sliding cover being slidably engaged at the top end of the sheathbody between a filling position and a discharge position, wherein thesliding cover is positioned flush against the mouthpiece hole in thefilling position, and wherein the sliding cover is positioned flushagainst the perforated bowl in the discharge position.
 18. The waterlessvacuum based smoking apparatus as claimed in claim 1 comprises: the atleast one hole cover comprises a bowl cover and a mouthpiece cover; thebowl cover being removably positioned flush against the perforated bowl;and the mouthpiece cover being removably positioned flush against themouthpiece hole.
 19. The waterless vacuum based smoking apparatus asclaimed in claim 1 comprises: a seal attachment; the seal attachmentbeing attached to the seal end of the cartridge; and an outer perimeterof the seal attachment being dimensioned similarly to an inner wall ofthe cartridge chamber in order to hermetically seal the seal attachmentagainst the inner wall.